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Jeremy Ritchie Obituary
Jeremy Joseph Ritchie, 22, Minocqua, passed away Jan. 14, 2014, as a result of a traffic accident.
He was born to his loving parents, Joe and Nancy (Whetstone) Ritchie, April 25, 1991. Jeremy married his high school sweetheart, Jamie Smith, Nov. 8, 2011. Jeremy attended AV-W and MHLT grade schools, LUHS and Nicolet College.
Jeremy was employed at his family's business, Ritchie Lakeland Oil and Propane, as a service technician, mechanic and truck driver.
As a multi-sport athlete he competed in football, wrestling, basketball, hockey and track. Jeremy was a member of the LUHS DECA club. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed trapshooting, hunting, fishing, water skiing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and snowmobile racing.
Jeremy was a very dedicated employee in the family business and took pride in his work. He strived for perfection and he accepted no less from his fellow employees. Jeremy started out digging trenches as a young boy and worked himself up to the "do it all" person in the company, a position that can never be filled because of his knowledge and work ethic.
As a youngster, three years old, Jeremy won a snowmobile racing World's Championship at Eagle River in the Kitty Kat Division. When his racing career ended, Jeremy spent the next several years as a mechanic for his younger brother's snowmobiling racing team, Matt Ritchie Motorsports. With Jeremy's hard work and dedication, Matt has won several world championships at Eagle River. Jeremy was extremely proud of his brother, Matt.
Jeremy was a young man that in his short life, lived it to the fullest. Family was always first for him and Jeremy dedicated the last eight years of his life to his loving wife, Jamie, and his 2-year-old daughter, Jayden. He loved spending time with his family and friends, whether it be going on hunting trips, camping, watching football, being at the hunting shack or a trip to the beach. Jeremy enjoyed every minute of every day. His smile would light up a room and his personality was addicting.
Jeremy is survived by his loving wife, Jamie; his precious daughter, Jayden; his parents, Joe and Nancy Ritchie; one brother, Matt Ritchie; one sister, Colleen (Jason Koranda); in-laws Jeff and Jean Smith and brother-in-law Justin Smith. He is further survived by his grandparents, Pete and Rita Ritchie, Anna Whetstone and Tom Smith; uncles Gary (Pam) Whetstone, and Mike (Julie) Smith; aunts Cathy (Mark) Leonard, Susie Yauk, Laura (Brian) Gilman, Debra (Brad) Malmgren and Wendy (Jason) Smith. Further survived by his cousins, Taylor and Tianna Whetstone, Ashley and Alex Deidrich, Allan Gilman, Brenden and Parker Malmgren and Dustin, Chloe and Lucy Smith.
He was preceeded in death by grandpa Sam Whetstone, uncle, David Whetstone and cousin, Trai Whetstone.
Pallbearers - Lincoln Abraham, Justin Barion, Joel Goll, Adam Gebert, Jason Jonas, Cory Kuchler, Nathan Hall, Brandon Hunter, Dan Bortz and Jake Olson.
Memorials may be sent to Jayden Ritchie Memorial Fund, River Valley Bank.
Visitation will be held Monday Jan. 20, 2-6 p.m., with a service at 6 p.m. at Faith Free Church in Woodruff.
A luncheon and Celebration of Life will follow the service in the hall at the church.
Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is handling the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy Ritchie
Konny Bushman
January 13, 2020
Gone yet not forgotten, your spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts!
Kathy Wright
January 11, 2020
On the anniversary of Jeremys passing may you find peace knowing hes watching over your family and memories keep you smiling.
Sheri PM-TAS
January 27, 2014
There are no words that can ease your pain at this time but know that others are praying for God's strength to help you thru this. Such a beautiful write up about a special young man. God Bless your family thru the days ahead~
January 24, 2014
My sympathy is with all the family at the time of this tragic loss.
Jeanne Heck
Robert Sanders
January 23, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ritchie Family during this period of suffering.
samantha winston
January 23, 2014
Sending prayers and love to the ritchie family during this difficult time. You have all been in my thoughts everyday. I know jeremy has his arms around you all and smilimg down with his big bright smile.
Teresa Rocque
January 23, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you always
Harold and Carolyn Bahr (Friends of Tom Smith)
January 23, 2014
We hope and pray that your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.
May God comfort you in your grief.
Patt Wegmann
January 21, 2014
Just wanted to send our sincere sympathy to your Family.
Jeremy was in our Dog Training Class in 09 and we so enjoyed his
enthusiasm and quick wit. There are no words......
Our prayers are with you.
LakeLand Dog Training Center
Dick Karen Rocque
January 21, 2014
A message sent in sympathy and caring at this sad time for your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick Karen Rocque
Richard Rocque & Family
January 21, 2014
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Ritchie family during this time of sorrow. We are praying for your comfort in the days ahead. May God bless you and keep you in His tender care.
Will Norman
January 21, 2014
Our thoughts are with the Ritchie family during these tough days.
Everyone at Como Oil & Propane
Bob and Linda Rybak
January 20, 2014
Joe and Nancy although words can not express the heartfelt sorrow for the loss of your son, the overwhelming pouring out of community support will always be remembered in your hearts. May Jeremy rest in peace.
January 20, 2014
Our thoughts, prayers,are with the Ritchie family at this difficult time.
Pete and Julie Janke (former owners of the Rustic Inn Hazelhurst)
Kate Buffington
January 20, 2014
Nancy and Family,
My family and I have been thinking about you and your family since Jeremy died. We can only try to imagine how hard it is to have a child die. Know that your friends, family, and community are here to support you however we can. Cherish the time you had with Jeremy, your daigter-in-law, and your granddaughter. Let us know if there is anything we can do to make this time easier for you.
Martha and Matt Pierson
January 20, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ritchie family. We are so sorry for your loss. May your beautiful memories guide you to finding peace in the difficult days ahead. We have been thinking of you and your family. God bless you all.
Matt Pierson and Martha Krumenauer
(Vanessa Meyer (Krumenauer) and Brad Meyer)
January 20, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely tough time. Jeremy was an awesome young man that will not be forgotten. We hope you find comfort knowing so many of us care.
Brenda, David, Justin, & Jessica Bant
Hazelhurst, Wisconsin
Helen Howard
January 20, 2014
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
January 20, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 20, 2014
Joe and family
Our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God must have needed his help more than we did.
God bless you
Ron R Johnson
Superior gas service inc.
Marie DeShaney
January 20, 2014
We will always remember you Jeremy, You always had a smile and a laugh we will never forget! Always had kind words to every one! Going to miss you!
Kent & Colleen Holland
January 20, 2014
Ritchie family-All,
Thinking of your family's sorrowful loss, know that caring thoughts are with your family at this most difficult time.
God's speed.
Your friends at Associated Bank
January 20, 2014
To the Ritchie Family. We are all truly sorry for your loss. We hope you all find peace with this tragic loss.
Sherry and Fred Stein
January 20, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time.
W. B.
January 20, 2014
No doubt Jeremy was loved by many and will be dearly missed. It's difficult losing someone so young in death. However, know that your tears do not go unnoticed by God, because he cares for you. - 1 Pet. 5:7.
Sean & Renae McNamara
January 19, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Darcy Pucci
January 19, 2014
The entire Ritchie family...you have been in my thoughts and prayers since your terrible loss...I know that Pooch will take Jeremy to all the good fishing spots up there...God Bless You All
Patti McEwen-Kiel
January 19, 2014
Joe, Nancy, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the beautiful memories you cherish help you to find peace in the difficult days ahead.
Kurt Cottier
January 19, 2014
Dear Jamie, Jayden, Ritchie and Smith Family:
From the first day we met Jeremy it was obviously clear that he was a hardworking, respectful, real man whose smile would light a room. Jeremy always made us feel like family and would always take the time to sit down and have a conversation. Although Jeremy's time with us was way too short, his memory will last our lifetime. God has chosen Jeremy for reasons we can not understand. What we do know is Jeremy will be a part of God's elite group of guardian angels.
God Bless,
Uncle Kurt, Aunt Renee and cousins Kayla, Kyle and Karlie (Cottiers)
Miguel And Florencia Saravi
January 19, 2014
We really feel so sorry for your lost.
We are Tomi's Saravi parents, and we know its imposible to understand.
Only want you know that our heart are at Minocqua for ever...
Tori Brunold
January 18, 2014
To the Ritchie Family
My heart hurts for your loss. Prayers and peace are sent up for you.
Tori Peterson Brunold
January 18, 2014
So sorry Jamie,Jaden,Nancy,Joe and Matt. Our hearts are with you. Words cannot express. Bob and Sharon
Harland and Karen Carlson
January 18, 2014
To the Ritchie Family,
Our hearts ache for your loss. It is unimaginable! May the Lord's peace bring comfort to you.
January 18, 2014
Nancy and the entire Ritchie family our thoughts and prayers are with you!
God Bless you all at this time..Rick and Sandi Steines
Carrie (Richardson) Rydzik
January 18, 2014
Joe,Nancy and entire Ritche family
I was just sick when I heard the news about your son. There are no words at this time to make the hurt go away, but know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Kehoe (Musial)
January 17, 2014
My son, Corey Musial, spoke of how he grew up knowing Jeremy. My heart hurts for his family and friends.
Ken Hilgart
January 17, 2014
As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Jeremy.
Mark Leonard
January 17, 2014
Jamie, Jayden, Joe, Nancy, Colleen, Matthew, Pete, Rita, Cathy, Debbie, Sue and Laurie, my heart and prayers go out to all of you. It is a terrible loss. Jeremy was an extremely special, caring man who will be forever both missed and remembered. I'm grateful and honored to have had him as my nephew and experience his love. I wish I could have a chance for one more hug, one more I love you, one more special moment to share, but most of all one more smile. God recognized how extraordinarily special he was, and called him to carry on his goodness in Heaven. In the coming days, weeks, months and years, may you feel and see all of his special works. Jeremy, you are forever in my heart until we meet again. I love you very much.
Bill and Judi Winch Oil Co., Inc,
January 17, 2014
There aren't enough words to adequately express our heartfelt sympathy we have for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sonia Ladick
January 17, 2014
Our deepest symathy.
Sonia Ladick/Marissa Weigel
Nanci Miller
January 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayer's go out to Debra and the whole Ritchie Family during this difficult time.
January 17, 2014
Our Prayers and thoughts to you and your family during this difficult time .
January 17, 2014
Deepest Sympathy to the Ritchie Family.
You are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Everest Builders of Minocqua
Mark, Karen, Jon, Chad & Cookie
Scott and Susan Lindstrom
January 17, 2014
We are sorry for your loss all your family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Minocqua Land Investments
January 17, 2014
Minocqua Land Investments sends out our thoughts and prayers to the Ritchie family and friends.
Carl, Zack, Jeff Zabler
January 17, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jerry Specht
January 17, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Nicole Yoing
January 16, 2014
Your smile, big heart, and loving nature will be missed you were loved by all my heart goes out to you and your family! God just needed another angel to help pour out they rain! Jeremy you are.very loved and missed may you rest in peace forever and may you forever watch over us here on earth.
Rick Swanson
January 16, 2014
Joe and Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I didn't know Jeremy, but knowing you both, he must have been a wonderful son.
From what I have read, you and your family have many good memories of him that you can cherish forever.
loida guevara
January 16, 2014
Our prayers are with you and your family Nancy. I'm sorry for your great loss.
joseph hein
January 16, 2014
There are no words to express how bad i feel. Jeremy was what every father prays for. Such a good son and such a good person.I dont think i will ever be the same after this but i am so happy that got to see him become the man he became!!
Denise Sutton
January 16, 2014
My heart is hurting for you on the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You raised a wonderful man be proud. Denise (Aldrich)Sutton
Matt and Jackie Gaulke
January 16, 2014
Joe, Nancy and Ritchie Family. We are very sorry for your loss. May God hold you and Jeremy in his arms.
January 16, 2014
All of us here at Clermont, offer our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jeff and Lori Janusz
January 16, 2014
Our prayers go out to your family.
Darvy & Konny Bushman
January 16, 2014
To all in Jeremy's family. My heart is hurting with the loss of Jeremy. What an awesome young man. He will be missed by all the lives he has been apart of. Sam, David and Trai will be with him now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Konny and Darvy Bushman
Anonymous
January 16, 2014
My Prayers are with your family, I am so sorry for your loss.
January 16, 2014
Jeremy was a true young gentlemen. I will miss are talks of ice fishing and conversation and his genuine happiness of life .Take care to all the Ritchie family, our prayers are with you. Tom and Linda Michaels
Lutty
January 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Jeremy was always kind, gracious and all together a happy person. Still in shock that he is gone too soon. Much Love to you.
Jim&Debby Patterson
January 16, 2014
Words can not express our sadness for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
John and Jennifer Guerndt
January 16, 2014
Dear Ritchie Family, I'm so sorry about the loss of Jeremy. This saddens me to see Jeremy taken away from all of us. He is such an inspiration as a respectable young, hard working boy following the family legacy. I can only hope my boy grows up to be like Jeremy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan & Kathy Delamater & Katie Drewitz
January 16, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wengy, Bruce Kleespie
January 16, 2014
To the entire Ritchie Family, You have our thoughts and prayers. It doesn't seam fair but sometimes god has a mission for the good and strong children like Jeremy.
Pete & Judy Schultz
January 16, 2014
I have not seen Jeremy in ten years but I will always remember his smiling face.
Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
Shari chris jimmy Otto
January 16, 2014
Dear Ritchie family, our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this time very sorry for your loss
January 16, 2014
Ritchie Family-
I did not know Jeremy nor your family, but as a fellow employee of a propane company it saddens me to see such a loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may his memories bring you strength and happiness in your time of grief.
Bruce Swiecicki
January 16, 2014
Dear Ritchie Family,
My sympathies to you all on the loss of your dear Jeremy.
Christy Stephenson Marketing Propane - Florence, WI
January 16, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God Bless your family during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawn & Sonja Murray
January 16, 2014
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son, brother, husband and father. Jeremy was a wonderful young man and will be missed greatly.
Suzanne Nissen
January 16, 2014
Iam so very sorry for your loss. Family and friends are in my thoughts!!
Paul Dietsche
January 16, 2014
Ritchie Family:
On behalf of the entire Central WI Cooperative Propane Division, I would like to express my deepest sympathies toward your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris and Jim Ridlon
January 16, 2014
Dear Jamie and family,
We are so sorry for your unexpected loss of Jeremy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace will find a way thru Jayden's eyes and soul light to help with the sadness. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call.
Phil Ingram
January 16, 2014
My heart goes out to you Nancy, Joe and your entire family. I believe the hardest thing in life to endure is the loss of a child. I saw how it effected my mother and father when we lost my brother Chuck. My prayers are for your entire family to have the strength your going to need in the future.
Memories are the greatest gift to those who remain. They can never be taken away from us.
Debbie & Dave Bauman
January 16, 2014
Joe, Nancy & Family,
I am at such a loss for words and know there isn't any that can take the awful pain of your loss away right now, but please know that we are praying for all of you that you may find some comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time. Nancy, as a Mom my heart just breaks for you but also I keep thinking back to high school and that awful day when you lost your Dad, your strength amazed me then and knowing that you have so many family and friends that love you draw from our strength now as well. I was thinking that now your Dad will have the chance to hold his wonderful grandson for the first time. May God bless you all.
Mohican LP
January 16, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
James Bourdages
January 16, 2014
There are no words that will replace this young man. But only that he is now with The Lord our Jesus christ. God bless his family and some day we will all be with Jeremy
Vangie Felecio
January 16, 2014
Joe, Nancy and the Ritchie Family..Words cannot describe how it felt to lost a beloved son. However, you gain an angel in heaven who knows you all by name. His name is Jeremy Ritchie. Our deepest sympathy. Dan and Vangie.
Joe Graveen
January 16, 2014
Joe Nancy Colleen and Matt...and the whole Ritchie Family.There are no words that I can say.that could ease your pain. Your son,brother, husband , father was a young man that touched a lot of people. In the short time that I got know your son ...I knew he was special person.Jeremy has a heart of gold...I admired him a lot on how he carried himself and treated people...he gave respect !! That's how I knew Jeremy... R.I.P. my friend..
John and Kelly Dahlberg
January 16, 2014
Joe, Nancy, Jamie and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest condolences. May God bless, strengthen and comfort you during this most difficult time. Many share in your profound loss.
Matthew &Cindy Brazeau
January 15, 2014
Joe and Nancy and Family. Matthew and i send our deepest sympathy . So sorry to hear of your loss ! Hugs to you all !
Sharon & Tom Thrall
January 15, 2014
We are truly heart-broken with losing Jeremy. Jeremy brought sunshine into every room he entered. He was a kind person with a very polite attitude toward everyone. We watched grow from a young man, co-worker, boyfriend and then husband to his adorable wife Jamie,and father to little Jayden. Jamie, Nancy, Joe, Colleen and the entire Ritchie/Smith Family--you have every reason to be very proud of Jeremy. Tom and I are very honored that he was part of our lives. We are here for all of you for anything, anytime! We love you.
January 15, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the family signed Eric hilmer and family
Lynn Stoltz
January 15, 2014
Joe, Nancy, and family: I can't begin to imagine the pain you are enduring. I was a friend of Joe's in many year's past, and I love your daughter, Colleen. I pray you all find a way to deal with this tragedy. I have seen many pictures of your son with Colleen and his/your family. He is the spitting image of you, Joe. I am thinking, praying, and hurting for all of you at this time. Jeremy sounds like he was a wonderful young man, you should be very proud.
Lynn (Larsen) Stoltz
Jim Frandy & ENTIRE Family
January 15, 2014
Joe, Nancy, & Entire Family Our thoughts are with you all. We have watched you family grow since they were children playing at your business and through the newspaper as they grew into fine adults. No words can express how we feel for your loss.
Evangeline Felecio
January 15, 2014
Dear Joe, Nancy and Family: Nothing can replace a beloved son, however, he is now in our Lord's embrace. You lost a son but gain an angel in heaven who perfectly know you by names. Our deepest condolences. Hugs from Dan and Vangie
January 15, 2014
Joe, Nancy and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy and hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim Kempinger Family
Kj & Stacie Fox
January 15, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
January 15, 2014
Joe & Family, my deepest condolences & prayers go out to you & your family.
Perry Welnetz
Tim & Lynne Cerny
January 15, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss
Dan & Theresa Umhoefer
January 15, 2014
Joe and Nancy our sympathy on the loss of your Son.
Jonn Evans
January 15, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the Ritchy Families. HUGS AND PRAYERS
John Evans and Tina Gallo
January 15, 2014
Dear Nancy, Joe, and Family,
We hold you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult passage.
Nanette Teodoro and Gary Dier
January 15, 2014
Nancy, Joe and the entire Ritchie family, we offer our sincere sympathies in this time of sadness. May God comfort you all. Jim & Ginger Schwanebeck
Gene Hoffman
January 15, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michele Hobart
January 15, 2014
So very sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers going out to all of you. God Bless
Julie Peterson
January 15, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jeremy. I didn't personally know him but my riend drives for Joe and knew Jeremy well. Stay strong and cherish his memories.
Tim and Beth Fehr
January 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you in his arms and bring you comfort and strength to face the days ahead.
Robert & Marianne Sekula
January 15, 2014
Joe, Nancy and the entire Richie family you will always in my prayers. He will be deeply missed.
Marty and Rhonda Christiansen
January 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Ritchie family.
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